Centenary College of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4157 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1161 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1088 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #2 of 3 | In Shreveport |
| #1606 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 620
- Graduates
- 28
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.centenary.edu
Centenary College of Louisiana Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Centenary College of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 54% and is among the top 18% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 50% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,834 | 908 | 926 |
| Admissions | 998 | 455 | 543 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 255 | 146 | 109 |
6 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Centenary College of Louisiana are 1040-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
140 or 55%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Centenary College of Louisiana are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 367 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 147 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 63 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (6%) |
| Asian | 18 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Centenary College of Louisiana is $25,427 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,875 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,245 |
| $48-75K | $24,985 |
| $75-110K | $25,486 |
| $110K+ | $28,530 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,000 | $9,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,000 | $9,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,000 | $9,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 667 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,500 |
| Room charge | $7,720 |
| Meal charge | $6,780 |
Centenary College of Louisiana majors
Centenary College of Louisiana has granted 131 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 14 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Centenary College of Louisiana.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 131 | 14 |
Centenary College of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 58% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Centenary College of Louisiana has published 745 scientific papers with 12,036 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 20 |
| 1993 | 11 | 31 |
| 1994 | 14 | 26 |
| 1995 | 17 | 33 |
| 1996 | 5 | 39 |
| 1997 | 9 | 47 |
| 1998 | 9 | 44 |
| 1999 | 19 | 68 |
| 2000 | 10 | 62 |
| 2001 | 21 | 88 |
| 2002 | 22 | 133 |
| 2003 | 27 | 184 |
| 2004 | 16 | 221 |
| 2005 | 11 | 202 |
| 2006 | 10 | 297 |
| 2007 | 21 | 260 |
| 2008 | 18 | 351 |
| 2009 | 25 | 425 |
| 2010 | 15 | 476 |
| 2011 | 26 | 509 |
| 2012 | 24 | 526 |
| 2013 | 25 | 582 |
| 2014 | 34 | 608 |
| 2015 | 25 | 548 |
| 2016 | 16 | 544 |
| 2017 | 27 | 588 |
| 2018 | 16 | 631 |
| 2019 | 16 | 681 |
| 2020 | 25 | 824 |
| 2021 | 25 | 736 |
| 2022 | 35 | 720 |
| 2023 | 38 | 655 |
| 2024 | 24 | 608 |
Centenary College of Louisiana alumni
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Robert Parish
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Robert Lee Parish is an American former professional basketball player. A 7'1" center, nicknamed "the Chief", Parish played for four teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1976 to 1997. During his 14-year tenure with the Boston Celtics, Parish teamed with Hall-of-Fame forwards Larry Bird and Kevin McHale to form one of the greatest front lines in NBA history.
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Tyler Johnson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Tyler Ryan Johnson is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for Fresno State University.
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Seth Lugo
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jacob Seth Lugo is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets and San Diego Padres. Lugo made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Mets. He played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, winning a silver medal.
-
Cal Hubbard
- Occupations
- baseball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Robert Calvin Hubbard was an American professional football player and Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. After playing college football at Centenary College and Geneva College, Hubbard played in the National Football League (NFL) between 1927 and 1936 for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Pirates, playing the bulk of his career with the Packers. Hubbard is credited as being one of the inventors of the football position of linebacker.
General info
| Founded | 1825 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Labor Omnia Vincit Work Conquers All |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 184 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana, 71104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 188,000 |
| Phone | 3188695011 |